Media

1. Government of Canada to make an announcement on palliative care

   Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care.

2. Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Asian Heritage Month

   On May 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in red and gold from sunset to 10 p.m. to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

3. Federal government and Boyle Street Community Services invest in vital community building in downtown Edmonton

   The downtown core in Edmonton will have an improved facility for an essential range of programs and services after a combined investment of more than $45 million from the federal government and the Boyle Street Community Services.

4. CBSA seizure of ghost gun leads to prison time

   CBSA seizure of ghost gun leads to prison time

5. Update on CBSA’s ability to process ATIP requests electronically

   Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided an update on its ability to process Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests electronically.

6. Lac Seul First Nation and Canada settle Flooding Claim

   On March 28, 2024, Lac Seul First Nation concluded a historic settlement agreement with the Government of Canada regarding the First Nation’s flooding claim.

7. Government of Canada supporting Indigenous-led partnership to create new business opportunities and jobs in Alberta’s agriculture sector

   $5 million contribution through PrairiesCan to support the construction of an Indigenous owned industrial hemp processing plant in Elk Point, Alberta

8. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Whitehorse

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and Her Worship Laura Cabott, Mayor of Whitehorse.

9. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth; Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto; Ogimaa-Kwe (Chief) Claire Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation; and Jack Winberg, Chair of the Board of Directors of Waterfront Toronto.

10. Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation and growth

    Atlantic Canada is home to 19 post-secondary institutions, full of students and researchers doing cutting-edge work and entrepreneurs with startup ideas. The region’s success depends on their success.

11. Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation

    Collaboration among industry and post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada is creating growth opportunities throughout the region.

12. Revitalization of the Théâtre Sans Frontières of the Centre des Arts de Stanstead

    As part of its renovation, the Théâtre Sans Frontières will be able to host a greater variety of shows, film screenings, exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events thanks to an investment of more than $2.1 million from the federal government.

13. Government of Canada and Manitoba to announce partnership to improve the response to the national crisis of MMIWG2S+

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Honourable Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families of Manitoba, and Leah Gazan, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre, will announce a partnership to improve the response to the national crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people.

14. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Millhaven Institution

    On May 2, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Millhaven Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

15. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    Between April 30 and May 1, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

16. Government of Canada invests in growth by supporting Les Fruits de Mer Madeleine

    Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine business obtains $2 million in funding from CED.

17. Hurricane Fiona: CED has granted over $7.6M in aid to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine

    Twenty organizations have received support to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and better prepare for future bad weather.

18. Backgrounder: CED has provided over $7.6M in support to disaster victims in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine

    The following information is in addition to the news release issued on May 3, 2024, on the financial assistance authorized by CED, the recipients, and their respective projects. All of the projects have received non‑repayable financial contributions.

19. Canada and Blue Jays teaming up to renovate Mary Dorothy Jacobs Memorial Park baseball diamond in Curve Lake First Nation

    Curve Lake First Nation is focused on creating opportunities for youth to engage in sports and recreational activities in their own community.

20. Minister Vandal announces investment supporting Yukon’s forest industry

    The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, to people and communities and contribute to a diversified economy.

21. Starliner spacecraft – Launch of Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station

    NASA media events — NASA has announced several media events surrounding the Crew Flight Test of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled to launch on May 6 at 10:34 p.m. ET.

22. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmonton, Alberta

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Jordan Reiniger, Executive Director, Boyle Street Community Services.

23. Federal government invests in revitalizing the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community centre

    Through a $36 million investment, the federal government is redeveloping the Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans (MIFO) community center. Announced by the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Orléans; and Jean-François Born, Chair, MIFO Board of Directors, this project will enhance the capacity of MIFO to deliver an expanded range of services and programs in French to the local community.

24. Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce Government of Canada support for Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine fisheries business

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will take the opportunity during her visit to Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine to announce CED financial assistance to boost the growth of a business in the fisheries sector.

25. Statement from Public Services and Procurement Canada regarding artificial intelligence and the testing of mPersona

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is exploring potential solutions for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to help compensation officers process pay and human resources (HR) transactions faster.

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stanstead

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, Jody Stone, Mayor of Stanstead and Gabriel Safdie, Director and Founder, Centre des arts de Stanstead.

27. South Fish Creek Complex in Calgary receives support for green upgrades

    The South Fish Creek Complex will be receiving energy upgrades after a joint investment of more than $1.2 million from the federal government, YMCA Calgary, and the complex partners.

28. Invitation to media – Minister Diane Lebouthillier to unveil Government of Canada financial support for 20 organizations in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine

    The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie‒Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce Government of Canada financial support for 20 businesses, organizations, and communities in Gaspésie and Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine following the devastating passage of Hurricane Fiona.

29. Government of Canada to announce renewed support for Springboard Atlantic

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minster responsible for ACOA, will announce significant support for Springboard Atlantic’s continuing partnership with 19 pan-Atlantic universities and colleges.

30. Recapture of inmate from Buffalo Sage Wellness House

    At 1:25 p.m. on May 1, 2024, inmate Eugenia Herman was apprehended by the Edmonton Police Service with the assistance of Buffalo Sage Wellness House.

31. Minister Anandasangaree, President Eva Clayton, and President Aluki Kotierk to hold media availability following the second Intergovernmental Leaders Forum

    Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Eva Clayton, President of Nisg̱a’a Nation, and Aluki Kotierk, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will hold a media availability at the second Intergovernmental Leaders Forum.

32. New Memorandum of Understanding Leads to More Support for Communities to Manage Their Own Lands

    Today, Chief Robert Louie, Chairman of the Lands Advisory Board (LAB), Austin Bear, Chair of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, signed a Memorandum of Understanding securing further funding for First Nations land management.

33. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on Canada’s progress to lower greenhouse gas emissions and grow the economy

    Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on Canada’s progress to lower greenhouse gas emissions and grow the economy, with the Canada’s annual

34. Minister Anandasangaree, Minister O’Regan and Minister Valdez to call on Parliamentarians to pass the Budget Implementation Act without delay

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour; and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will make a joint announcement on supporting growth, small businesses and economic reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and calling on all Parliamentarians to pass the Budget Implementation Act.

35. Federal government invests in natural infrastructure improvements in the University Endowment Lands

    After an investment of $1,000,000 from the federal government, the Community Green Park and Ortona Trail, located in the University Endowment Lands, is receiving green upgrades to enhance the community’s resilience to climate change and improve access to nature and healthy living.

36. Infrastructure Announcement in Ottawa

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages; Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Orléans; and Jean-François Born, Chair, MIFO Board of Directors.

37. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Archambault Institution 

    On April 27, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

38. Green upgrades coming to the Michipicoten First Nation Health Centre

    Retrofits and an expansion are coming to the Michipicoten First Nation Health Centre. The federal government is supporting this project with an investment of over $1.5 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

39. Safety and Health Week Events Focus on Diversity, Inclusion, and Effective Communication in the Workplace

    As part of their Safety and Health Week celebration, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering free webinars focused on diversity, inclusion and effective communication in the workplace.

40. Yukon Agriculture celebrates one year of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

    The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) provides $9.25 million in support towards Yukon’s agriculture and agri-food sector development over 5 years (2023-2028).

41. Federal and provincial governments invest in active transportation infrastructure in the City of Courtenay

    Residents will soon enjoy improved access to extensive pathways and community services, thanks to a combined investment of more than $6.8 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Courtenay.

42. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution 

    Between April 16 and 22, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

43. Canada Increases Support for Indigenous Participation in Critical Minerals Development and Supports Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories

    While in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories on April 10, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $5 million in funding to Denendeh Exploration and Mining Company Ltd. (DEMCo) through the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) Program.

44. Revitalizing the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Community Centre

    Upgrades and an expansion are coming to the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Community Centre. The federal government is supporting this work with an investment of over $2.9 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

45. Government of Canada and the Lands Advisory Board to make announcement on advancing First Nations land management

    The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, along with Chief Robert Louie, Chair of the Lands Advisory Board, and Austin Bear, Chair of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre, will make an announcement on a new arrangement related to First Nations land management.

46. Government of Canada to hold a media availability to respond to the tabling of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development 2024 spring reports

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a media availability via teleconference from Turin, Italy, where he is promoting Canada’s ambitious climate policies during the Group of Seven (G7) Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment. The Minister will also provide an update on the ongoing negotiations as part of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) taking place in Ottawa.

47. Minister Ng welcomes Singaporean Minister of Trade and Industry in Ottawa

    Tuesday April 30, 2024 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade will welcome Gan Kim Yong, Minister of Trade and Industry for Singapore in Ottawa on Thursday May 2. The Ministers will notably discuss trade policy issues and Singapore’s important role in Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

48. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Grande Cache Institution

    On April 25, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Grande Cache Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

49. Upgraded energy efficiency for Elizabeth Metis Settlement Community Hall will improve local gathering space 

    Upgrades to the local community hall will create a better and more energy efficient gathering space after an investment of nearly $250,000 from the federal government.

50. 2024 Safety and Health Week National Launch Event Announced

    The national partners of Safety and Health Week – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), Threads of Life and Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC) – will officially launch the week on Monday, May 6 with a free virtual event.